Ecology

Front

What is the process called when plants release water into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What do decomposers add back into the soil after breaking down dead organisms?

Back

Carbon

Front

What gas is released into the atmosphere when burning organic materials?

Back

Carbon

Front

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis and absorbs carbon dioxide?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

Name a common decomposer found in ecosystems.

Back

Bacteria

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What are the main components required for photosynthesis to occur?

Back

Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

How does transpiration affect the water cycle?

Back

Transpiration contributes to the movement of water from the soil to the atmosphere, playing a crucial role in the water cycle.

Front

What is the significance of carbon in ecosystems?

Back

Carbon is a fundamental building block of life and is essential for the structure of organic molecules.